John Block
Director/Board Member at AEMETIS, INC.
Net worth: 48 303 $ as of 2024-05-30
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John R.
Block is currently serving as a Director at Scidera Genomics LLC, VeriTeQ Corp., and Citizens' Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc. He is also an Independent Director at Aemetis, Inc. since 2008.
In his former positions, Mr. Block served as a Director at Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Hormel Foods Corp., Digital Angel Corp., Destron Fearing Corp., Applied Digital Solutions, Inc., Blast Energy Services, Inc., AE Biofuels, Inc., and VeriTeQ Corp.
He was also a Director at U.S.
Friends of the World Food Programme.
Additionally, he held the position of Executive Vice President at Food Marketplace, Inc. and served as President at Food Distributors, Inc. from 1986 to 2002.
Prior to that, he served as Secretary at the US Department of Agriculture from 1981 to 1986.
Mr. Block completed his undergraduate degree at the US Military Academy.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEMETIS, INC.
0.03% | 2024-05-22 | 14,001 ( 0.03% ) | 48 303 $ | 2024-05-30 |
John Block active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AEMETIS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-15 |
| VERITEQ CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | - |
Citizens' Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc.
 Citizens' Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Citizens Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc. is a non profit organization that engages in the development and provision of agribusiness services. It promotes agricultural development in developing countries from training farmers and members of farmers organizations at the grass-roots level to facilitating joint ventures between American and foreign agribusinesses. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Scidera Genomics LLC
 Scidera Genomics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Scidera Genomics LLC develops and commercializes biotechnology-based products to improve animal health. The American company was founded by Adelene Q. Perkins and Robert A. Curtis. Scidera Genomics was acquired by Neogen Corp. on January 02, 2013 for $3.40 million. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Block
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
AE Biofuels, Inc.
 AE Biofuels, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries AE Biofuels, Inc. is an international biofuels company focused on the development, acquisition, construction and operation of next-generation fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel facilities, and the distribution, storage, and marketing of biofuels. The company currently operates a biodiesel manufacturing facility in Kakinada, India and have a next-generation integrated cellulose and starch ethanol demonstration facility in Butte, Montana. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-11-14 |
| VERITEQ CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-28 |
Blast Energy Services, Inc.
 Blast Energy Services, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Blast Energy Services, Inc. is a oil and gas producing company engaged in the exploration and production of petroleum resources in the United States and also the development and commercialization of a patented applied fluid jetting down-hole stimulation technology. It operates through two reportable segments: Oil and Gas Producing Properties and Down-hole Solutions. The company was founded in September 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-31 |
| Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2008-06-22 |
Digital Angel Corp. /Old/
 Digital Angel Corp. /Old/ Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Digital Angel Corp. develops and deploys sensor and communications technologies that enable rapid and accurate identification, location tracking, and condition monitoring of high-value assets. The company is headquartered in South St. Paul, MN | Director/Board Member | 2008-01-02 |
Training of John Block
| US Military Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | Commercial Services |
| DEERE & COMPANY | Producer Manufacturing |
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| AEMETIS, INC. | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Digital Angel Corp. /Old/
Digital Angel Corp. /Old/ Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Digital Angel Corp. develops and deploys sensor and communications technologies that enable rapid and accurate identification, location tracking, and condition monitoring of high-value assets. The company is headquartered in South St. Paul, MN | Electronic Technology |
Destron Fearing Corp.
 Destron Fearing Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Destron Fearing is a global leader in innovative animal identification. With presence in over 40 countries worldwide they seek to provide real world ID solutions to match the ever increasing complexity and opportunities related to animal identification. Since 1945 they have provided innovative products addressing the needs of livestock producers, companion animal owners, horse owners, wildlife managers and government agencies. Destron Fearing provides a full complement of radio frequency identification products and software solutions to automate the collection of critical livestock production and carcass information. Individual and herd information can then be easily transferred between all parties involved in the production and retail of meat products. Information sharing allows the food industry to meet the discriminating demands of the market place. | Electronic Technology |
| Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. | Distribution Services |
Blast Energy Services, Inc.
Blast Energy Services, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Blast Energy Services, Inc. is a oil and gas producing company engaged in the exploration and production of petroleum resources in the United States and also the development and commercialization of a patented applied fluid jetting down-hole stimulation technology. It operates through two reportable segments: Oil and Gas Producing Properties and Down-hole Solutions. The company was founded in September 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Scidera Genomics LLC
Scidera Genomics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Scidera Genomics LLC develops and commercializes biotechnology-based products to improve animal health. The American company was founded by Adelene Q. Perkins and Robert A. Curtis. Scidera Genomics was acquired by Neogen Corp. on January 02, 2013 for $3.40 million. | Commercial Services |
| US Department of Agriculture | Government |
Food Marketplace, Inc.
 Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
AE Biofuels, Inc.
AE Biofuels, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries AE Biofuels, Inc. is an international biofuels company focused on the development, acquisition, construction and operation of next-generation fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel facilities, and the distribution, storage, and marketing of biofuels. The company currently operates a biodiesel manufacturing facility in Kakinada, India and have a next-generation integrated cellulose and starch ethanol demonstration facility in Butte, Montana. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Process Industries |
VeriTeQ Corp.
 VeriTeQ Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology VeriTeQ Corp. operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Brace Shop, LLC. The Brace Shop was founded in 1995 and operates as an online orthopedic brace store. since its inception, the Brace Shop has provided braces and other extremity products to help people live fulfilling, active lives at any age. The company was founded on May 11, 1993 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Citizens' Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc.
Citizens' Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Citizens Network For Foreign Affairs, Inc. is a non profit organization that engages in the development and provision of agribusiness services. It promotes agricultural development in developing countries from training farmers and members of farmers organizations at the grass-roots level to facilitating joint ventures between American and foreign agribusinesses. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Food Distributors, Inc.
 Food Distributors, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Food Distributors, Inc. is an American company that wholesales groceries. | Distribution Services |
| U.S. Friends of the World Food Programme |
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